Climbing wall for 4 year old?

[Bonfire2010]

My little boy (nearly 4) wants to go on a climbing wall. He loves climbing (like most children his age), and isn't really showing an interest in other sports such as kids football etc. so, even though he's probably a bit young, if this could be something he's interested in we would like to encourage it. JAGS climbing wall is for age 7+, so I am wondering if anyone knows of somewhere with a wall for younger kids.

[oimissus]

ooh, I'd be very interested in this for Miss Oi (also 4).

[Pickle]

There's a climbing wall at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, I'm not sure what age it caters from, but you could call and ask.

[EastDulwichSE22]

I take twins to JAGS climbing wall at the weekend and they are 4.

[henryb]

Under 7s can climb at JAGS. Just there has to be an instructor there. I think they have a session on Sunday mornings.

[Bonfire2010]

Great - thanks EastDulwichSE22 and henryb!

Pickle - will also look into Crystal Palace, thanks x

[EGL]

JAGS gets my vote. They run climbing sessions called "Pebbles" for age 4 and up. They're at 9am and 10am every Sunday and you need to book a few days (or up to a week) in advance. My son goes and he loves it. Great instructors.

[EmilyPie]

There's a climbing wall at the new leisure centre in lewisham. Not sure what age you need to be though. http://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Glass_Mill_Leisure_Centre/facility/Climbing_Wall

[scareyt]

During the summer holidays Jags are also doing climbing every weekday at 9 and at 10 for 4+. You can book as many or as few sessions as you want and parents stay. I think it's ?8 for the hour for non- members.

[Bonfire2010]

Thank you all for your suggestions - really appreciated.

[JAGS Sports Club Team]

Morning all,

As mentioned above, we run pebbles sessions for children aged between 4-6yrs, each session is for an hour and we currently run these on a Sunday between 9-10am and 10-11am year round, we also run these sessions Monday to Friday during school holidays.

Sessions are ?6 for members and ?8 for non members, all equipment is provided.

The Climbing wall here at JAGS is extremely popular and Pebble sessions can be booked up to 7 days in advance for the Sunday sessions.

All wall info can be found at http://www.jagssportsclub.co.uk/climbing-wall or you can email [email protected]

Many thanks,

JAGS

[Nunheadfamily]

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/young-people/youth-clubs/Pages/TNG-Youth-and-Community-Centre.aspx

This community centre in sydenham has a great climbing wall, not sure what age children have to be but a great local facility

[david_carnell]

Resurrecting this for any further comment or insight. I have a 5yo very interested in learning to climb "like a ninja"!

[yeknomyeknom]

I know it's not the same but,there is a very long horizontal climbing wall in the playground in dulwich park. Maybe see if he likes it first?

[kristymac1]

Jags do a 'pebbles' drop in session on so day mornings for wee ones - first come first served - definitely worth a try